Maria Cruz, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
Change is Within You!
Thoughtful Steps, Meaningful Change. Every step forward becomes possible.
At Enlightening Journey, care is centered around each client’s needs, with a strong foundation in compassion, empathy, and respect. Maria’s therapeutic approach is holistic and strengths-based, helping clients explore the underlying causes of emotional and behavioral challenges while fostering healing, self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth.
Maria collaborates with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to build self-awareness, strengthen resilience, and support clients in reaching their personal goals. She values building a strong therapeutic alliance and works collaboratively with clients to create meaningful, goal-oriented change.
Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Maria specializes in treating:
• Depression • Anxiety Disorders • Trauma • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) • Grief • Family or Relationship Issues
With over 10 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Maria is committed to providing thoughtful guidance, practical tools, and compassionate care throughout each client’s journey toward healing and wellness.
License
License(s)
Education
Dominican University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$125 - $200Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Career
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Divorce Mediation
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Life Coaching
- Narcissism
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Single Parents
- Trauma Survivors
Licensed to see clients in
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media